SECTION 10 71 13 INTERIOR SUN CONTROL DEVICES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01	Work Included

A.	Furnish and install architectural aluminum curtain wall complete with interior integral shading device and related components as shown on drawings and specified in this section.

B.	E-Lite shall be designed as an integral part of EFCO Curtain Wall Systems. Other manufacturers requesting approval to bid their product as an equal must submit the following information fifteen days prior to close of bidding.
1.	A proposal drawing showing full size details of all E-Lite and curtain wall components including all anchors, E-Lite supports, and building attachments.
2.	Engineering calculations documenting compliance with requirements of Section 1.05.

C.	Glass
1.	Reference Section 08 81 00 for Glass and Glazing.

D.	Single Source Requirement
1.	All products listed in Section 1.02 shall be by the same manufacturer.

List work and materials related to this section but specified in other sections. EFCO recommends that one manufacturer furnish all applicable Division 8 products along with the sunshade device to ensure consistent product quality and compatibility.

1.02	Related Work

A.	Section 08 32 13 – Sliding Aluminum – Framed Glass Doors
B.	Section 08 41 13 – Aluminum – Framed Entrances and Storefronts
C.	Section 08 44 13 – Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls
D.	Section 08 44 33 – Sloped Glazing Assemblies
E.	Section 08 51 13 – Aluminum Windows

1.03	Items Furnished but Not Installed

1.04	Items Installed but Not Furnished

1.05	Quality Assurance

A.	Interior sun control device must be designed to be self-supporting.

1.06	References

1.07	Submittals

A.	Contractor shall submit shop drawings; finish samples, test reports, and warranties.
1.	Samples of materials as may be requested without cost to owner, i.e., metal, glass, fasteners, anchors, frame sections, mullion section, corner section, etc.

1.08	Warranties

A.	Total Curtain Wall Installation
1.	The responsible contractor shall assume full responsibility and warrant for one year the satisfactory performance of the total curtain wall installation. This includes the glass (including insulated units), glazing, exterior sunshades, interior sun control device, anchorage, and setting system, sealing, flashing, etc., as it relates to air, water, and structural adequacy and the specifications and approved shop drawings.
2.	Any deficiencies due to such elements not meeting the specifications shall be corrected by the responsible contractor at their expense during the warranty period.

Standard warranty period is 3 years, or extended 10 years.
B.	Window Material and Workmanship
1.	Provide written guarantee against defects in material and workmanship for ___ years from the date of final shipment.

C.	Glass
1.	Provide written warranty for insulated glass units, that they will be free from obstruction of vision as a result of dust or film formation on the internal glass surfaces caused by failure of the hermetic seal due to defects in material and workmanship.
2.	Warranty period shall be for 10 (ten) years.

D.	Finish
Select for Anodic Finish:  Standard warranty period is 3 years, or extended 5 years, or 10 years.
1.	Warranty period shall be for ___ years from the date of final shipment.

	OR
Select for Organic Finish:  Standard warranty period is 5 years, or extended 10 years, or 15 years, or 20 years.
1.	Warranty period shall be for ___ years from the date of final shipment.
2.	Provide organic finish warranty based on AAMA standard 2605.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01	Materials

A.	Aluminum
1.	Extruded aluminum shall be 6063-T6 alloy and temper.

B.	Anchors
1.	Perimeter and floor line anchors shall be aluminum or steel. All steel anchors shall be properly insulated from the aluminum.

2.02	Fabrication

A.	General
1.	E-Lite aluminum horizontal supporting extrusions shall have a minimum wall thickness of .063” (1.5 mm) to .125" (3 mm).
2.	E-Lite shelf receiver shall be extrusions with a nominal wall thickness of .125” (3 mm).
3.	E-Lite struts shall be extrusions with a nominal wall thickness of .094” (2.5 mm).

B.	Shading Device
1.	Horizontal components shall be mechanically fastened by means of aluminum sheets.

2.03.1	Finishes

Geographic Location and Color Selection determine Chemistry Formulation. Not all Colors are available in every Chemistry. Please consult with manufacturer prior to specification to ensure efficacy of proposed finish.

1.	Anodic 
a. 	Finish all exposed areas of aluminum windows and components with electrolytically-  deposited color in accordance with Aluminum Association Designation.

2.   Organic 
a.	Liquid Fluoropolymer Aluminum Extrusion Coatings, AAMA 2605-20:  Minimum 70 percent PVDF resin by weight, in color coat [and clear topcoat, if required]. Color as selected from one of the following:
I.	EFCO Ultrapon Color Card
II.	Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings Fluropon Color Card – [Fluropon] [Fluropon Classic] [Fluropon Classic II] [Fluropon Premiere] 
III.	Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings Metal Trends Color Card - Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings Fluropon Color Card – [Fluropon] [Fluropon Classic] [Fluropon Classic II] [Fluropon Premiere] 

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01	Inspection

A.	Job Conditions
1.	All openings shall be prepared by others to the proper size and shall be plumb, level, and in the proper location and alignment as shown on the architect's drawings.
Insert at discretion of specifier
2.	Provide for manufacturer representation to conduct pre-installation site meeting.

3.02	Installation

A.	Use only skilled tradesmen with work done in accordance with approved shop drawings and established specifications, and erect all curtain wall components to all building bench marks and column center lines.

B.	Plumb and align curtain wall faces in a single plane for each wall plane, and erect curtain wall materials square and true. Adequately anchor to maintain positions permanently when subjected to normal thermal movement, building movement, and specified wind loads.

C.	Adjust windows in curtain wall for proper operation after installation.

D.	Furnish and apply sealants to provide a weather tight installation at all joints and intersections and at opening perimeters. Wipe off excess material, leave all exposed surfaces and joints clean and smooth.

3.03	Anchorage

A.	Adequately anchor to maintain positions permanently when subjected to normal thermal movement, specified building movement, and specified wind loads.

3.04	Protection and Cleaning

A.	The general contractor shall protect the aluminum materials and finish against damage from construction activities and harmful substances. The general contractor shall remove any protective coatings as directed by the architect, and shall clean the aluminum surfaces as recommended for the type of finish applied.
B.	A bi-annual sweetwater rinse is recommended to prohibit dirt, dust, and debris from accumulation on the surface of the coating and to help maintain the aesthetic of the coating.

EFCO is a registered trademark of EFCO Corporation. Ultrapon is a trademark of EFCO Corporation.